Bayindir Betting Probe Widens: 13 Detained in Third Wave
Eight more suspects jailed in Izmir district operation targeting illegal gambling and money laundering worth 500 million lira.
KEY POINTS
- Third operation wave nets eight new suspects in Bayindir.
- Total detained suspects now stands at 13.
- Allegations include illegal betting, IBAN leasing, money laundering.
- First wave uncovered 500 million lira transaction volume.
- Investigation led by gendarmerie and cyber crimes units.
A third wave of raids in Izmir's Bayindir district has led to the detention of eight additional suspects, bringing the total number of jailed individuals to 13. The operation targets a network accused of illegal betting, IBAN leasing, and money laundering.
Gendarmerie units from Bayindir and the Izmir Cyber Crimes Branch conducted the latest arrests. The eight suspects were referred to the Bayindir Courthouse and subsequently remanded in custody.
Investigators previously identified a transaction volume of approximately 500 million Turkish lira in suspect accounts over a one-month period during the initial phase. The first wave saw three suspects jailed, while the second wave resulted in two detentions and one release under judicial control.
Authorities confirmed the investigation remains ongoing.
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